(updated October 28th, 2026)
For most Breville espresso machines, the two accessories worth buying first are a dosing funnel and a knock box. The funnel stops grounds spilling over the basket while you dose and tamp, and the knock box gives spent pucks somewhere to go that isn’t the trash can. A silicone mat and a fuller tool kit come after that, if you want them.
The one thing to check before buying anything: most Breville home machines use a 54mm portafilter, and portafilter accessories are sized to match. A funnel or tamper made for 54mm won’t fit a different size, so confirm your model first (there’s a table further down).
I went through the manufacturer specs and the owner feedback on each of these. Here’s what kept coming up.
Best Breville Machine Accessories
Breville 54mm Dosing Funnel
Breville’s own funnel, and the cheapest fix for the most common mess on these machines: grounds overflowing the basket during grinding and tamping.
Pros
- Twists onto the portafilter and stays on while you tamp, so there’s no lifting it off first
- Dishwasher safe
- Owners consistently say it does the one job well: fewer stray grounds on the counter
Cons
- Only for 54mm Breville portafilters; Breville warns it won’t work as intended on other models
- It’s a simple part, so cheaper third-party 54mm funnels are an option if you don’t mind a non-Breville one
Breville lists it for the Barista Express (BES870), Express Impress (BES876), Pro (BES878), Touch (BES880), Touch Impress (BES881), Bambino (BES450) and Bambino Plus (BES500). It’s ceramic, and the design is attach, dose, tamp, detach: you twist it on, slot the portafilter into the grinder cradle, tamp with the funnel still in place, then twist it off.
The owner reviews are short and mostly say the same thing: it fits, it clicks in solidly, and it stops waste. One reckons it pays for itself in coffee you’re no longer sweeping off the counter.
Breville Knock Box 10
A compact knock box made to match Breville machines. Well built and easy to empty, but it holds fewer pucks than the name suggests.
Pros
- The knock bar lifts out, so emptying and rinsing the inside is quick
- Small enough to store on the machine’s drip tray when you’re not using it
- Owners rate the build highly; one reports it surviving drops onto the floor
Cons
- Rated for 10 pucks, but some owners say it really fits 6 or 7
- Costs more than generic knock boxes, and owners are split on whether it’s worth it
It’s plastic with a brushed stainless steel finish and measures about 7 inches each way. Because it holds spent pucks rather than attaching to anything, it works with any portafilter, not only Breville’s.
The capacity is the thing to know before you buy. If you pull two or three drinks a day it’s plenty. If you make coffee for a household, the larger Knock Box 20 is the safer pick.
Dunkive Tamping Mat and Microfiber Towel Set
A food-grade silicone mat and microfiber cloths, sized specifically for the Barista Express (BES870) and Barista Touch (BES880).
Pros
- Made to fit two of Breville’s most popular machines, and fit is the thing owners praise most
- Gives you a grippy, food-grade surface to tamp on
- Owners describe it as good value and easy to clean
Cons
- Sized for the 870 and 880, so it’s less of a sure thing on other models
- A newer product with far fewer reviews than the Breville items here
The mat is about 12 by 10 inches. It’s the least essential item on this list, since a folded towel does a similar job, but if you own an Express or a Touch and want something that fits properly, this is made for exactly that.
Troletoi 7-Piece Espresso Accessories Kit
Everything for puck prep in one box, sized for 54mm Breville portafilters. Good value if you want the full set, with one real durability question.
Pros
- Seven pieces: a 53.3mm tamper, distributor, WDT tool, dosing funnel, puck screen, silicone air blower and tamping mat
- The spring-loaded tamper applies a set 30 lbs of pressure, which takes the guesswork out of tamping
- Owners rate it as good value, and one calls it a particularly good starter set for beginners
Cons
- Durability is mixed: several owners report the tamper coming apart
- Some owners have issues with the size of the dosing cup
The tamper and distributor have 304 stainless steel bases with aluminum handles. The WDT tool uses 12 fine needles (0.35mm) to break up clumps in the grounds before you tamp, which helps water flow through the puck evenly instead of finding a weak spot. The stainless puck screen sits on top of the coffee and keeps the shower head cleaner.
If you already have the Breville dosing funnel above, much of the value here is in the tamper, distributor and WDT tool. Given the tamper reports, treat it as a good-value kit rather than a buy-once set.
Which Breville Machines Take 54mm Accessories?
These are the models Breville lists for its own 54mm dosing funnel, so 54mm portafilter accessories are the ones to look for:
| Machine | Model number |
|---|---|
| Barista Express | BES870 |
| Barista Express Impress | BES876 |
| Barista Pro | BES878 |
| Barista Touch | BES880 |
| Barista Touch Impress | BES881 |
| Bambino | BES450 |
| Bambino Plus | BES500 |
If your model isn’t here, check its portafilter size in the manual before buying anything that attaches to it. A knock box is the exception, since it never touches the machine.
What to Look for in Espresso Accessories
Material
Most accessories come in one of three materials, and each has a trade-off:
| Material | Good for | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|
| Stainless steel | Durable, easy to clean | Costs more |
| Plastic | Cheap and light | Wears and stains sooner |
| Silicone | Flexible, grippy, heat-resistant | Can hold on to coffee smells |
Cleaning and Storage
Dishwasher-safe parts save you time if you make coffee every day. Counter space matters too: a knock box that lives on the drip tray is easier to keep than one that needs its own spot.
Price vs. Value
Buy for how often you’ll use it. A funnel gets used on every shot, so it earns its place fast. A seven-piece kit only pays off if you’ll use most of the pieces. Owner reviews are most useful for durability, which specs never tell you, so read the low-star ones before buying.
Which Accessory Should You Get First?
Get the dosing funnel. It’s a small, inexpensive part, it fits every machine in the table above, and it fixes the mess you’ll notice every single shot. Add the knock box once you’re tired of tapping pucks into the trash, and only go for the full kit if you want to get into puck prep properly.
